This archive report was first published on 4 August 2020.
Radio personality Kamene Goro is a strong advocate for taking one's time when it comes to marriage. In a recent conversation, she shared a personal anecdote that highlights the importance of making informed decisions when it comes to matrimony.
According to Kamene, a friend of hers ended up in a miserable marriage due to a hasty decision. The friend, Natalie, had been in a relationship with her partner for six months before Kamene left her job. After Kamene's departure, Natalie and her partner seemed to be doing well until six months later, when Kamene discovered that her partner was getting married to someone else.
As it turned out, the bride-to-be was pregnant and had second thoughts about the wedding, but lacked the courage to call it off. Kamene revealed that she had a conversation with the bride on the wedding day, during which the bride expressed her doubts about the union.
However, the wedding went ahead, and the groom's behavior on the big day was less than ideal. He got drunk and misbehaved, leaving the bride embarrassed. Tragically, the couple's relationship continued to deteriorate, with the groom's behavior becoming increasingly unacceptable. The bride, now a mother of two, is said to be depressed, and Kamene believes that her friend's situation serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of rushing into marriage.